Local Newsrooms Empower Citizens

Not all newspapers are dying off. In fact, entrepreneurial publishers around the country are leading news organizations that creatively manage costs and revenue while they provide people with the local news they need and trust. The George W. Bush Institute will explore some of those models through a series of case studies that detail how local publishers are creating newsrooms, building community, and strengthening our democracy.

How Sycamore Media is Surviving in Eastern Iowa

Start Up Journalism: The Puente News Collaborative Model

Innovation and entrepreneurship sustain local journalism

Fort Worth Report: Journalism as Part of the Solution

The Tulsa Flyer: The power of networks

Loneliness in local news deserts

Sustaining Local Journalism Strengthens Our Democracy

Building a $1 Billion News Industry